Kasangulu Population 2026

Kasangulu has a population of 45,400, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Bas-Congo. It is about 352× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kasangulu (capital Kinshasa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

45,400

Rank in DR Congo

#92

Coordinates

4.58°S, 15.17°E

~413 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

33 km

20 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bas-Congo

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Matadi	425,662	#14
Boma	297,009	#17
Mbanza-Ngungu	142,773	#31
Moanda	128,804	#33
Inkisi	115,317	#37
Kimpese	79,539	#59
Tshela	64,210	#66
Kenge	63,317	#68

Cities near Kasangulu

Kinshasa16,000,000 people · ~33 km away
Masina485,167 people · ~33 km away
Inkisi115,317 people · ~62 km away
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773 people · ~82 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~136 km away
Kenge63,317 people · ~213 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kasangulu?

Kasangulu has a population of 45,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kasangulu in?

Kasangulu is located in Bas-Congo, DR Congo.

Is Kasangulu the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 33 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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